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When your child has both autism and an intellectual disability, it can be harder to spot sensory needs, especially if they struggle to explain what they’re feeling. But their body still reacts. Your job (and we know it’s a big one) is to become a bit of a detective. Start by looking for patterns. Do meltdowns happen in certain shops? After specific meals? When wearing certain clothes? Even subtle things like lighting or background noise can tip things over the edge. Taking sh

This month, we’re exploring what it means to be autistic both with and without an intellectual disability. There’s often a lot of confusion around how autism and intellectual disability relate to each other. It’s important to know that they are two separate conditions. A person can have one without the other — or they can have both. Autistic children without an intellectual disability usually have average or above-average thinking and learning abilities. This means they’re of

As September approaches, it’s tempting to focus on the practical side of getting ready for school, with new pens, fresh notebooks, and...

Recently, I have been looking back over some reports written about my son. I came across one that angered me as much today as it did 16...

Learn why autistic/ADHD pupils struggle in secondary school.

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I’ve been helping a friend recently with their child’s EHC plan, and I’d forgotten just how disheartening that process can be. It’s...

You’ve waited months—sometimes years—for answers. And then suddenly, the diagnoses start coming in thick and fast. Just like buses, you...

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As parents of autistic children, we all face moments when our child struggles with tasks that seem simple to others—things like brushing...

Many autistic people are perfectionists. This can help us achieve amazing things, but it can also lead to anxiety and being too hard on...

One of the most important things we do as parents is help our children learn skills they’ll need as adults. Every child learns at their...

Valentine’s Day can feel tricky for autistic teenagers. The focus on romance and big expectations can be overwhelming. It might make them...

Autistic children often seek perfection due to a combination of cognitive, sensory, and emotional factors. It can be very hard for...

We live in a world where identity is deeply personal, yet too often, how someone identifies can become a topic of debate. But at its...

Supporting an autistic child to embrace their true, authentic self is essential. However, when approached in a thoughtful and supportive...

One of the biggest reasons autistic children struggle with self-esteem is feeling like they don’t fit in. The confusion of trying to...

For many neurodivergent children—those with autism, ADHD, or similar conditions—anxiety and self-esteem are closely connected. Anxiety...

I recently heard about a young person who had their timetable changed. Despite everyone knowing they struggle with mornings, they’ve been...

Every child has unique talents that make them shine, and highlighting these can do wonders for their confidence. For autistic children,...

However much preparation and planning we put in, sadly, there is always the possibility of disappointment, which often occurs from the...